Record ID: HESH-3826BE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2018-T203: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from Wilden, Bedfordshire Date: Medieval - 13th - 14th Century Date of discovery: November 2017 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A complete cast silver seal matrix. The seal matrix is sub-oval (broadly rectangular with rounded terminals) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. On the reverse face of the matrix is a cast vertical rib, the upper part projects as an oval tab and would have acted as a handle. The tab is pierced for suspension. Belo…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F76212
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late post medieval 17th century silver rotary / double sided 'fob' seal matrix. The seal matrix is oval in plan and fits within a frame like handle with an integrally cast suspension loop. The frame consists of a C shaped frame / arch - from the apex of the bow the handle element extends. This is decorated with a pair of C shaped opposing scrolls flanking a crowned M on one face and a foliate scrolled W on the other. The loop springs from this element and is broadly circular in shape (internal diameter: 3.9mm). In cross section the handle (and oval seal matrix) is rectangul…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: HESH-4E41EE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017-T581: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from the Ashford Carbonell Area - Shropshire Date: Post Medieval - 17th Century Date of discovery: 2017 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A pedestal / pendant seal matrix formed of two pieces soldered together. The die (face of the seal) is an oval shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. Applied to the reverse face of the die is an irregular six sided pedestal handle which expands and contracts along its length terminating in a moulded band and s…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashford Carbonell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-31C9BE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
"A silver fob seal, the handle pierced for attachment to fob chain, comprising a double-sided seal swivelling within a frame. One side depicts arms with two plain bands and a central band with three fleur-de-lis; on the other side are the initials PS with three flower stems between the letters. The form of the seal and the lettering suggest the above date". - Thornton, D. - Quote taken from the DCMS 2005-6 Treasure Report.
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-318CC9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
2006 -T126: Silver Seal Matrix with re-used Intaglio / Gem-Stone Coroner: Mr. J.P. Ellery District: Mid and North Shropshire Artefact date: Medieval: c. 1200 - 1350 AD Findspot: Bayston Hill, Shropshire Date of discovery: 15th February 2006 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Description: Silver seal matrix with a centrally set, oval, gem-stone. The seal matrix is oval (vesica-shaped) in plan and irregular in cross section. The silver seal has been formed from three separate pieces. When these are combined they cre…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B02B8F
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2015 T975: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from Telford West - Shropshire Date: Medieval - 14th Century Date of discovery: November 2015 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A complete cast silver 'vesica' shaped seal matrix. The seal matrix is sub-oval (oval with pointed ends) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. On the reverse face of the matrix is a cast vertical rib, the upper part projects as an oval tab and would have acted as a handle. The tab is pierced for suspension. Below the loop is a ra…
Created on: Friday 11th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford - West', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-71EC10
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2013-T906: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from the Ellesmere Area - Shropshire Date: Post Medieval - 16th or 17th Century Date of discovery: 2013 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A cast silver pedestal / pendant seal matrix; the die (face of the seal) is an oval shape in plan. The reverse face rises into an irregular tapering eight sided pedestal topped by a single circumferential moulded band above which is a globular knop pierced by a single traverse suspension hole (diameter: 2.6mm). One facet of the…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0A2407
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2013-T856: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from the Sheriffhales Area - Shropshire Date: Post Medieval - late17th Century Date of discovery: 2013 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A pedestal / pendant seal matrix formed of two pieces soldered together. The die (face of the seal) is an irregular octagonal shape in plan and rectangular in cross section. The reverse face of the die rises into an irregular six sided pedestal terminating in a double moulded band. To the top of the pedestal is appl…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sheriffhales', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FB8727
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2013-T499: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from the Rudge Area - Shropshire Date: Post Medieval - 17th Century Date of discovery: 2011 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A pedestal / pendant seal matrix formed in two pieces and soldered together. The die (face of the seal) is an irregular octagonal shape in plan and rectangular in cross section. Applied to the reverse face pedestal is a small handle which rises to a cast perforated suspension loop.…
Created on: Monday 5th August 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rudge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-24B3F6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2013-T307: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from the Kingstone Area - Herefordshire Date: Post Medieval - 17th Century Date of discovery: 2013 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: An extremely small and incomplete cast silver pedestal / pendant seal matrix; the die (face of the seal) is circular in plan. The reverse face rises into an irregular tapering seven sided pedestal. It is broken across its upper edge but is likely to have been topped by a moulded band above which is a pierced suspension hole. The die…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E9EA12
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2012-T508: Specialist Report Seal Matrix from the Wigmore Area - Herefordshire Date: post medieval - 17th Century Date of discovery: March 2012 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A cast pedestal / pendant seal matrix. The die (face of the seal) is oval in plan and the reverse pedestal rises to a pierced / perforated suspension loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal which has been formed with six sides which terminate in a circumferential band of three ribs. Above this is the perforated loop which is formed from a …
Created on: Thursday 12th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-839072
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire: Seal Matrix (2004 T407) Date: 13-15th century A silver circular seal matrix, the hexagonal conical handle terminating in a pierced trefoil suspension loop. The die engraved with a heraldic device consisting of a central shield with hatched background, the upper section containing a label, the middle section three fleur-de-lis. Above the shield are four oak leaves, on either side a dragon. The handle punched with the maker's mark of three dots arranged as a triangle. The arms cannot be identified with a specific family. Diam: 17.9 mm Height: 25.…
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9A3EC3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast silver seal of late Georgian date (1725-1800). The seal is formed with a oval seal face which extends in a graceful tapering stem terminating in a expanded plate with two projecting studs which would have fitted into an organic, wood or bone / ivory, handle. The face of the matrix is engraved with a stylised N with ornate floral curvi-linear scrolls embellishing it. The design is well cut and detailed. As this artefact is not more than 300 years old it does not qualify as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. Thanks are extended to Dora Thornton, British Museum, for her commen…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AFAF81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver seal die, fluted handle with terminal pierced three times, the face engraved with a three-masted sailing ship. Seal die itself approx 1.4 cm diameter. Probably 17th Century, as indicated both by the ship and the form of the seal.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1D4423
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Seal Matrix Treasure Case: 2007 - T403 Date: Post Medieval. late 17th Century Date of discovery: June 2007 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector PAS Record Number: HESH-1D4423 Description: Silver pedestal / pendant seal matrix. The die (face of the seal) is oval in plan and the reverse pedestal rises to a double moulded band which terminates in a pierced / perforated suspension loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal which has been formed with a smooth surface (that is with no facets). The lower half of the seal appears to have…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.